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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 7:55 am
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Originally Posted by HeathrowGuy
Surprised that no one mentioned redemption on Emirates via DXB...
That would be the best. But, as I said:

1. Can we redeem CO miles for "F" not "J" (business) on Emirates? I called the elite desk and they said that if we redeem the points (120K RT each) they would give us "F" if it is available (many of you said that it would be not available for miles).

I'm getting conflicting information wether or not I can book a "First" class seat (the cabin setaing) on Emirates or if I would be put into Business Class (which I hear other airlines BC or BF is much better than Emirates Business Class).

Would continental even allow me to FLY JFK>DXB>BKK on a Series 4 or 4A award (using DXB as a stopover)? I was also considering EWR>CDG>BKK on AF in F, but still no idea if that's possible.

Another option is to convert my 240K into UA miles (gasp!) and try and secure 2 RT FC seats on Thai Airways (I hope I can use a ST flight instead).

I'll keep at this. There's got to be some way to get FC over to Thailand.
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